The Race Before You

Hebrews 12:1 tells us, “let us run with endurance the race that is set before us (NASB).” The day you were born, God set before you the race you are to run for Him in this life. However, so much in this world tries to tangle you in sin and stop you from completing that […]

Running the Triathlon of Faith

Last fall I had the chance to watch athletes cross the finish line for an Ironman Triathlon. This is a grueling race that requires those who enter to swim 1.2-miles, bike 56-miles, and run 13.1 miles. Some of the people who finished looked like they could do another marathon, while others barely made it across […]

Stitching Together a Remnant

The world may see remnants as discarded scraps, but God often has a different purpose in mind.

Perseverance in God’s Triathlon

Recently I had an opportunity to listen to a briefing for Iron Man competitors the day before the race. This particular race Included more than 70 miles of swimming, biking and running. What I found interesting about the briefing was the detailed route and rules racers were required to follow. Deviating from either would get […]

The Ultimate Coach

Jesus has shown us the way to victory. He ran the race before us and showed us how to endure hatred, insults and scorn. He showed us how to run with endurance, never taking his eyes off the goal.

A Race to the Finish

In the race of life, sometimes we encounter obstacles that seek to discourage and stop us. This post reminds us that there is a great cloud of witnesses to cheer us on.